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Patent GB-2442027-A (GB)
Title: Charged particle beam instrument and method of detecting charged particles
Inventor: HAYN ARMIN HEINZ
IPC: H01J37/02
Filed: 2006-09-23
Abstract: A charged particle beam instrument (such as a scanning electron microscope or SEM) 10 is disclosed comprising a charged particle optical column 12, a voltage source, a detector 14 and a sample holder 18. The column 12 is operable to direct a beam of primary charged particles (such as electrons) at a sample 20 on the sample holder 18 to cause secondary charged particles (such as secondary electrons) to be released from the sample. The voltage source operates to draw the secondary charged particles towards the detector 14 and the detector detecting the secondary charged particles. The instrument also has a further voltage source 16 variable between a first voltage that draws the secondary charged particles away from the sample, so as to prevent at least some of them from colliding with the sample 20 or sample holder 18, and a second voltage that draws the secondary charged particles towards the sample, so as to prevent at least some of them from colliding with the column 12. This increases the number of secondary charged particles detected by the detector 14. This further voltage source 16 can be applied to an electrode 17 positioned between the sample 20 and the optical column 12, the objective lens of the column or the sample holder 18.
Patent GB-2442214-A (GB)
Title: Air cushion amphibious barge
Inventor: TURNER DANIEL
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: An amphibious landing craft comprises retractable catamaran hulls 4 that can be replaced by a flexible skirt 6 to contain an air/gas/fluid cushion so that the landing craft becomes amphibious. This enables the craft to go from deep water as a marine vessel, through shallow water, over soft ground and up onto dry land with large loads of 1000 tonnes or more. The craft has side walls 1 to give stability so that the landing craft can be submerged at sea (Figure 11), for embarking or loading cargo. Water jets may be used for propulsion in deep water, while Archimedes screws (11, Fig 4), mechanical tracks (17, Fig 7) or metal or rubber wheels (18, Fig 8) may provide propulsion in shallow or no water conditions.
Patent GB-2442230-A (GB)
Title: Method of separating carbon nanotubes
Inventor: DEBDULAL ROY
IPC: A61K38/39
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: A method of separating out carbon nanotubes having substantially the same diameter is disclosed which includes the steps of: providing a sample of carbon nanotubes; separating individual nanotubes within the sample (for example by the addition of a surfactant), and mixing with a solution comprising fibrous protein fibrils so that at least some individual nanotubes form a complex with the protein fibrils, and separating out those nanotubes which have formed a complex. Preferably the protein is collagen. The separation of the nanotube/protein complex may be achieved by centrifugation or by fractionation. The mixing step may use ultrasonication. The separated nanotubes can be used in the fields of electronics, medical and materials science. Also disclosed are a carbon nanotube substantially surrounded by protein fibrils, a carbon nanotube/protein complex including a biosensor within the nanotube, the use of a combined preparation of fibrous protein and carbon nanotubes in therapy, for example in treating arthritis.
Patent GB-2429116-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device based on si-ge with high stress liner for enhanced channel carrier mobility
Inventor: SUN SEY-PING
IPC: H01L21/8238
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: The carrier mobility in transistor channel regions of Si-Ge devices is increased by employing a stressed liner. Embodiments include applying a high compressive or tensile stressed film overlying relaxed source/drain regions. Other embodiments include applying a high compressively (90) or high tensilely (120) stressed film, after post silicide spacer removal, over gate electrodes (72) and strained Si source/drain regions (71) of P-channel or N-channel transistors, respectively.
Patent GB-2444764-A (GB)
Title: Internet trivia quiz gaming system
Inventor: SPYRES MICHAEL
IPC: A63F9/18
Filed: 2006-11-22
Abstract: An on line gaming system comprises one or more servers and client player stations which allow players to select both the nature of the game and method of game play. The game may comprise multiple choice questions with the player selecting one of several displayed answers. The player may be able to select a category and/or subject of question, and the system may include a financial system allowing players to wager or bet on their ability to answer the questions correctly. The system may present the same question to a number of player stations simultaneously in a tournament, and players may be ranked according to their relative performance against other players. The financial system may allow the player to facilitate responsible playing, e.g. by allowing the player to limit the amount of money placed in a player account within a defined time-frame. The system may provide ghost or virtual players when there are insufficient numbers of real players, and a financial system may be included for allowing the ghost players to wager.
Patent GB-2436687-A (GB)
Title: A vent pin and plug assembly for venting air from a central heating radiator
Inventor: RICK DENNIS
IPC: F16K24/00
Filed: 2007-02-19
Abstract: A vent pin 1 and plug 2 assembly for venting air from a central heating radiator comprises a threaded retaining end portion 5 with a section 4 cut away so that air is released from the radiator when the pin 1 is unscrewed and functions as a stop to retain the pin 1 in the plug 2. Pin 1 may comprise of second threaded portion that may be of the same or larger (figs 6- 10) diameter than the threaded retaining portion 5 and has a slot or flat 6 cut in the pin 1 to permit the release of air, and a reduced diameter portion 3 that is below the thread core diameter. Cut-away 4 permits maximum expulsion of air when the pin 1 is unscrewed and the stop 5 abuts the plug 2 (fig 2). Pin 1 may seal with the plug 2 by a conical taper and/or an o-ring. A slot 7 may be provided on the end of the pin 1 to permit turning via a screwdriver. Plug 2 may have an external thread and a socket to permit the plug 2 to be screwed into the radiator.
Patent GB-2447296-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for performing test to locate a chosen analyte
Inventor: EDWARDS PAUL ROBERT
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2007-03-09
Abstract: A method of performing a test to locate a chosen analyte comprising: providing a reaction zone with a reactant; adding a sample to the reaction zone by capillary action; retaining said sample in said zone for a predetermined time; displacing said sample from said zone; examining said zone to determine presence/absence of analyte. Said method may be an immunoassay, said reactant may be antibodies; said analyte may be an antigen, hormone or other constituent of blood/urine/bodily fluid. Preferably said antibodies consist of two sets, the first of which may be bound to a coloured/fluorescent marker. Also claimed is an apparatus for performing said method comprising: base; spacer engaging part of said base; cover material (preferably hydrophilic) covering said spacer and base, together defining a volume corresponding to a chosen area, with reaction and displacement zones being located in said area and interconnected; and an application hole.
Patent GB-2441620-A (GB)
Title: A poppet valve for an internal combustion engine with integrated electrode to overcome the need for spark plugs
Inventor: KEES DON
IPC: F02P13/00
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: A poppet valve 30 incorporating a primary electrode 69. The primary electrode 69 may have a number of discharge tips and is located on the valve head 32 for use with at least one secondary electrode 35 not formed as part of the valve 30. At least part of the valve 30 is made from an electrically insulating material, for example a ceramics material, and there may be an insulating washer (268, figure 10a) between the valve head 32 and primary electrode 69 to insulate the electrode from the cylinder block 11. The valve 30 may have an electrically conductive core (68, figure 14) or an internal cavity containing a central conductor (266, figure 10a) to connect the primary electrode 69 to a source of electrical energy. A secondary electrode 35, of which there may be several, may be a fuel injector nozzle (75, figure 9) or an integrally formed projection (133, figure 4a) on the cylinder head 11. A combustion chamber in an engine may have two or more of these valves and the ignition timing of each primary electrode 69 may be independently controlled.
Patent GB-2450188-A (GB)
Title: System and method for managing cool down of a projector
Inventor: SUBRAMANIAN JAYARAM
IPC: G03B21/16
Filed: 2006-01-25
Abstract: A system for managing cool down of a projector, the projector having a lamp and a cooling fan. The system comprises one or more thermocouples disposed proximate the lamp, the thermocouples operable to measure a temperature associated with the projector; a cooling manager interfaced with the lamp, the cooling fan and the thermocouples, the cooling manager is operable to detect the turning of the lamp from on to off and to run the cooling fan after the lamp is off until the thermocouples detect a predetermined temperature. Also claimed is a method for managing the cool down of a projector, comprising measuring a temperature associated with the projector using one or more thermocouples, detecting the turning of the lamp from on to off and running the cooling fan after the lamp is turned off until the thermocouples detect a predetermined temperature.
Patent GB-2460012-A (GB)
Title: Radio transceiver
Inventor: LONGHURST PHIL
IPC: H01Q1/00
Filed: 2008-02-27
Abstract: Antenna splitter circuitry (20), comprising: a first terminal (22), for connection to first radio transceiver circuitry (12); a second terminal (24), for connection to second radio transceiver circuitry (14); a third terminal (26), for connection to an antenna (18); detecting circuitry (40,42), for detecting input signals at the first and second terminals (22,24); and switching circuitry (30,32), for connecting the first terminal (22) to the third terminal (26) when a first input signal is detected on the first terminal (22), for the transmission of said first input signal, and for connecting the second terminal (24) to the third terminal (26) when a second input signal is detected on the second terminal (24) but not on the first terminal (22), for the transmission of said second input signal. The invention allows multiple transceivers to share an antenna, for example VHF radios, AIS Class B transponders and FM radio receivers in marine vessels.
Patent GB-2447594-A (GB)
Title: Software product authentication
Inventor: MARTIN THOMAS
IPC: G06F21/64
Filed: 2007-02-02
Abstract: The present application discloses a method and a system for authenticating software products. Computer software is often sold with a unique validation number. In order to register the product a user has to connect to a remote server and he is then asked to enter the validation number. The disadvantage of this is that it can take time, and further the verification can be delayed or entirely prevented due to network problems. The invention solves this problem by supplying a validator (219) with the software product so that the user can register and validate the software product off-line. In order to achieve this the validation number comprises an index and a validation code, which is the index signed with the software producer's private key. A corresponding public key (203) is distributed to the user and the user can then operate on the validation code and index using the validator (219) and the public key (203) to validate the validation code as one generated from the applied index and the private key.
Patent GB-2454359-A (GB)
Title: Seismic sensing system using wdm and tdm
Inventor: BERG ARNE
IPC: G01D5/26
Filed: 2008-10-31
Abstract: A seismic sensing system with one or more sensor array cable is disclosed. Each sensor array cable comprises series of sensor groups labelled sensor stations, where each sensor group is interrogated using wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) and a common wavelength different from other sensor groups common wavelength, while each sensor in a sensor group is interrogated using time domain multiplexing (TDM). Each sensor returns a reflected signal to an instrumentation unit, where the signals from each sensor are processed. Applications include seismic sensing and ocean bottom seismic exploration (OBS).
Patent GB-2465355-A (GB)
Title: Thumbstick or joystick input device
Inventor: HEYWOOD PAUL RICHARD
IPC: G06F3/0338
Filed: 2008-11-13
Abstract: A thumbstick or joystick input device utilises a non-contacting electromagnetic position sensor to determine the position of a user input shaft by measuring the movement of a partial spherical surface attached to the input shaft. The device comprises a central shaft 1 attached at one end to a pivot point 4. A partial spherical section of material 2 is attached to the shaft, where the radius 6 of the partial spherical section corresponds to its distance from the pivot. A sensor 7 is mounted on a supporting structure 5 such that it remains in close proximity to a surface 3 of the partial spherical section when the central shaft is manipulated by a user. The sensor provides a signal which is processed by a host device in order to determine the position of the surface of the partial spherical section relative to its previous or at rest position for a given mechanical deflection of the input shaft.
Patent GB-2468154-A (GB)
Title: Displaying graphical information, in particular advertisements, on sports net e.g. football goal net.
Inventor: CHEETHAM IAN ANDREW
IPC: A63B63/00
Filed: 2009-02-27
Abstract: A method of displaying an image of graphical information 100b,c on a net used for sport, e.g. a football goal net, comprises the steps of obtaining a sheet of material 301 on which graphical information 100b,c is provided, and attaching the sheet of material to the net 101. At least one camera (105, 150, Fig. 1) is located such that the graphical information is viewable by the camera, and configured to capture an image which may be viewed on a television. The net comprises strands defining substantially polygonal holes and the sheet is configured to be attached to the net such that the graphical information is contained within one of the holes. A clipping device (Fig. 4) is provided to attach the sheet of material to the net. The graphical information is preferably an advertisement comprising a logo and/or word mark.
Patent GB-2455925-A (GB)
Title: Slot array antenna
Inventor: YANO KOJI
IPC: H01Q13/22
Filed: 2007-08-08
Abstract: A slot array antenna having a high gain and a high efficiency and capable of controlling a side lobe and supporting various polarizations. There are included a radiation waveguide (30) that has a first conductor plane in which slot arrays are two-dimensionally arranged and that also has a second conductor plane parallel to the first conductor plane; and an introduction waveguide (20) that includes a slot array formed for introducing electromagnetic waves into the waveguide space of the radiation waveguide (30). The slots in the slot array of the introduction waveguide (20) are disposed at the intervals of one-half of the guide wavelength or at the intervals of an odd multiple of one-half of the guide wavelength along the direction of propagating the electromagnetic waves in the introduction waveguide (20) and oriented in the same direction to excite the higher-order mode electromagnetic waves of a TE mode for the radiation waveguide (30). The radiation waveguide (30) includes the slots (31L,31R) that are so formed as to cut off the guide-wall current occurring due to the higher-order mode and to cause the main direction of the radiation field to be coincident with, for example, the direction of propagating the electromagnetic waves in the radiation waveguide (30).
Patent GB-2458379-A (GB)
Title: Handle for a bakeware
Inventor: XIE LIFENG
IPC: A47J36/10
Filed: 2009-03-18
Abstract: A bakeware handle, which relates to the structure of an electrical baking device. The handle comprises a raised lug (2) fixedly connected to one side of the bakeware (1) and extending outwards, and the raised lug has a short shaft (5); a main body (4) of bakeware handle whose tongue part (41) extends to the bakeware and being pin jointed with the short shaft (5); at least a torsional spring (6) covering the short shaft (5); one end of the spring is set against the raised lug and the other end of the spring is set against the main body (4) of bakeware handle. The tongue part (41) of the main body is locked at the edge of the shell of the electrical baking device by the pretightening force of the torsional spring (6). When the main body (4) of bakeware handle is turned relative to the short shaft (5), the torsional spring is compressed, and the tongue part (41) of the main body of bakeware handle gets separated from the edge of the shell of the electrical baking device, and the bakeware (1) is taken away form the shell of the electrical baking device. The present invention has the function of handle and locking hook, is used conveniently, and has a low production cost.
Patent GB-2463747-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation system for a perishable goods store
Inventor: WILL THOMAS GEOFFREY COXON KERR
IPC: F24F11/76
Filed: 2009-04-27
Abstract: A ventilation system and a method of its operation for a perishable goods store 1 comprises a duct 4 through which air is propelled into the store 1, and a pressure monitoring means 7 to measure the air pressure and control the pressure within the duct 4 so it is maintained within a defined pressure range. The pressure control means may comprise at least one variable speed axial or centrifugal fan (3, fig 1) within a housing (2) or at least one controllable opening from the duct 4. A plurality of fans (3) may operate in series. The housing (2) may comprise a closeable inlet when open permits air to be drawn in from the surroundings or when closed draws air from within the store, i.e. recirculates air. Pressure monitoring means 7 may be a pressure sensor located one third of the length of the duct 4 from the fan (3). Temperature and humidity within the store may be monitored and controlled. A plurality of air speed sensors, temperature and humidity probes 11 within the goods may monitor air speed, temperature and humidity through/within the goods. At least one controllable heater may be used to heat the air. A plurality of automatically controlled exhaust louvers 6 may control the volume of air being drawn in so the volume of air is substantially equal to the volume of air leaving the store.
Patent GB-2469873-A (GB)
Title: Beverage preparation machines having a variable geometry valve
Inventor: HANSEN NICK ANDREW
IPC: A47J31/24
Filed: 2009-05-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to beverage preparation machines and in particular to a beverage preparation machine of the type which uses prepackaged containers of beverage ingredients. The beverage preparation machine comprises a cartridge recognition device for determining the type of beverage, such as coffee, espresso etc., to be prepared from a cartridge100inserted into the machine and a variable geometry valve60located downstream of a cartridge100when inserted in the machine. The valve60enables preparation of beverages at a range of pressures by having at least an open position and at least one restricted flow position, and a controller for selecting an initial valve position and controlling the subsequent operation of the valve according to the determination of the type of beverage to be prepared by the cartridge recognition device.
Patent GB-2474497-A (GB)
Title: Aligning Device for High Aspect Ration Slabs or Plates
Inventor: CHAMPION NICK
IPC: B21B39/16
Filed: 2009-10-19
Abstract: A rolling mill is disclosed having means for aligning a work piece with the work rolls 2. A beam 6 having a face or edge providing an alignment datum is introduced to the path of the work piece which is contacted with, and pushed against the face by the roller table. After the work piece is aligned, the beam is raised and the work piece proceeds to the working rolls. The beam may be moved by hydraulic cylinders and tapered or stepped rollers 8A in the roller table may be used to assist work piece alignment.
Patent GB-2472879-A (GB)
Title: Attachment assembly for securing an object to a lanyard
Inventor: AUSTIN BARRY
IPC: A45F5/00
Filed: 2009-12-17
Abstract: The assembly includes a stationary member and a movable member movable relative to the stationary member via an adjusting member. One of the members defines an object receiving surface. A band with opposed ends is secured to one of the members. The assembly 10 includes a hollow body 12 with a first tool receiving end 14a and an opposite closed end. An axially-movable bracket 40 is received in the body. A flexible band 60 is secured to the bracket proximate its opposed ends. A threaded adjusting shaft (50, figure 3) extends through the closed end of the body and engages the bracket. Rotation of the shaft in one direction moves the bracket closer to an end wall 22 of the body and rotation of the shaft in the other direction moves the bracket farther from the end wall. An attachment point 76 such as a carabiner clip secures the assembly to a lanyard. The tool may be a hammer or screwdriver etc. An alternative assembly additionally includes a pivotal locking lever, bias member and shoe.
Patent GB-591029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to ships' screw propellers with hollow blades
IPC: B63H1/12
Filed: 1945-04-23
Abstract: 591,029. Making screw propellers. LIPS, M. M. H. April 23, 1945, No. 10195. Convention date, Dec. 2, 1942. [Classes 83 (ii) and 83 (iv)] [Also in Group XXXIII] Uniting by fusion.-A propeller blade consists of two metal plates; 1 and 2 united by a welded seam 5. The larger plate 1 may have a strip 6 of harder material electrically or autogenously welded on to its periphery margin.
Patent GB-227409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to machines for scraping plates and the like, for example, ship plates
IPC: B08B7/02
Filed: 1924-04-25
Abstract: 227,409. United States Metallic Packing Co., (Assignees of Yelding, H. F.). Jan. 11, 1924, [Convention date]. Cleaners for mechanically removing incrustation. -A machine for removing old paint &c. from ship plates, and the like, consists of a motor-driven rotary tool carrier, a plurality of tools pivoted to the carrier, and having a limited pivotal motion in the carrier, the tools being interconnected in such a way that a movement of one tool causes a corresponding movement in the opposite direction of the adjacent tool. The tools act by a combined percussive and scraping action to remove the paint &c. The tool-carrying discs D<1> are mounted on a shaft D in a casing A<1> fitted with a handle A<3>, and with wheels C near a front opening A<2>. The shaft D is motor driven, and the wheels C are moved over the plate to be cleaned. The scraping-tools f are mounted in carriers F, F<1>, F<2>, F<3>, mounted on pivots E and connected together by links G which cause the adjacent carriers to move in opposite directions about their pivots, this pivotal motion being limited by the engagement of the links G with the arms F<4>, F<5> of the carriers. The pivotal movements of the carriers cause the tools f to strike the surface to be scraped with a speed greater than that due to the rotation of the carrier alone, and when two tools f act simultaneously on the work the action of the rear tool on the work ends to press the front tool against the work. In a modification, the wheels C are dispensed with, and the carrier discs D' are made larger so as to contact with the work; also the links G are dispensed with and the carriers F<1> &c. are all geared together by segmental gear wheels.